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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,284.06, 352,289.08 and 140,560.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,284.06, 352,289.08 and 140,560.29 is: 193,971.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,284.06 : 352,289.08 = 140,560.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,284.06/352,289.08 = 140,560.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,284.06x = 352,289.08 × 140,560.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,284.06x = 49,517,855,424.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,517,855,424.33/255,284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,971.60

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